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Big History

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  • 2013-2013
  • 1 Season
  • H2
  • Documentary
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Explores many facets of epic moments in history from the past 13.7 billion years, from a Big History perspective.

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Cast & Crew See All

Bryan Cranston
Narrator
Jonathan Markley
Self - Historian Cal State Fullerton
Trevor S. Valle
Self

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Superpower of Salt

Sat, Nov 2, 201322 mins

We all know that mankind can't live without air, food and water...the same is true of salt. The salt on your table is a key to unlocking the story of our planet and the cosmos. Big History reveals how this simple molecule underpins our civilization, launched wars, built monuments like the Great Wall of China, sparked revolutions from India to France...and it's even the substance that makes up our thoughts.

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Awards

  • 2014 - Emmy - Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction - winner

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